Staff Packaging Engineer

About the role

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. This role involves designing and validating packaging solutions for new products and enhancements, ensuring compliance with ISTA, ASTM, DOT, and global regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain packaging documentation, including engineering drawings using SolidWorks and CAD conversions
• Lead design reviews, inspections, and MRB processes
• Serve as primary packaging lead on development projects, applying DFM and DFT principles
• Manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and suppliers
• Execute testing and validation protocols, including UN4G and regulatory compliance testing for global distribution requirements
• Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reducing packaging waste, optimizing material usage, and mentoring technical staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering with 7+ years in packaging engineering within a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar)
• Proven ability in packaging design, validation, and compliance testing
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and CAD systems
• Deep knowledge of ISTA, ASTM, DOT standards, global regulatory requirements, packaging materials, fabrication, and molding processes
• Familiarity with ISO and GMP compliance
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and develop effective solutions
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage multiple projects independently
• Experience driving process improvements and sustainability initiatives to optimize efficiency and reduce waste

Qualifications

• Previous experience in working with automated filling lines including case erecting, case sealing, filling, capping, and robotic palletization
• Cold Chain / Thermodynamics experience and knowledge
• Experience with cushion curves and evaluating multiple materials to meet performance requirements
• Working through instrument damage boundary testing and analysis

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and sustainability

Benefits

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. These include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. For candidates who are based outside of New York City or who are applying for roles outside of New York City, for more information about conditions of any job offer please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $140K - $160K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Schedule

This is an on-site role in one of our locations in Chaska, MN; Hebron, KY, Miami, FL, or Sacramento, CA.